cortex

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For him, there's a strong neurological factor – young men's attitude to sports, money, and prediction markets is down to what he describes as "an underdeveloped pre-frontal cortex and a high appetite for risk".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The research showed a measurable decline in the performance of the prefrontal cortex between initial scans and five-year follow-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Changes in their activity also influenced how fear-related signals reached the prefrontal cortex, a region involved in decision-making.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

This region connects to the prefrontal cortex, forming a thalamocortical circuit that supports decision-making and executive control.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

What if I really am just someone with a large prefrontal cortex... and nothing more?

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth